Who Is Richard Berman? Deflategate Judge Presses NFL On Lack Of Evidence For Tom Brady's Suspension
Federal Judge Richard M. Berman challenged the National Football League Wednesday at a Manhattan courthouse on its evidence linking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to a practice of deflating footballs. The hearing surrounding lawsuits between Brady and the NFL over his role in the scandal known as "Deflategate" offered no clear settlement, despite Berman's repeated criticism of the severity of the punishment.